lumens and candlepower

[ellir0305 9]

after looking at some very big words on torch forums i decided to ask here, i have used lamps at 500,000 camdle power and they shine up a rabbit at a good 200 yrds but for airgunning you only really need something that will shine/startle at 50yrds so you cvan then get closer and take a shot.

 

so after looking at the tesco lamps and cree torches on ebay chucking out say 150-200 lumens, what kind of power do you think i would need for the task in hand?

see link below

 

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/160-Lumens-P4-CREE-L...%3A1%7C294%3A50

 

anyways, do you think that would be suitable or do i need something with a but more umph. (i plan to add a cable and switch arrangement.)

 

thanks

 

rob

[wuzzy 0]

just get the tesco c cell led torch good up to 80yrds and 40 with red filter

[Guest Scuba1]

just get the tesco c cell led torch good up to 80yrds and 40 with red filter

 

Yep

[ellir0305 9]

just get the tesco c cell led torch good up to 80yrds and 40 with red filter

 

Yep

 

but isnt a C cell torch rather heavy? if not has anyone got a link?

[Strong Stuff 2,171]

just get the tesco c cell led torch good up to 80yrds and 40 with red filter

 

Yep

 

but isnt a C cell torch rather heavy? if not has anyone got a link?

 

 

It would be with like Duracell batteries in, but with something like lithium rechargeables then you have less than half the weight.

[Guest Scuba1]

just get the tesco c cell led torch good up to 80yrds and 40 with red filter

 

Yep

 

but isnt a C cell torch rather heavy? if not has anyone got a link?

 

I use the smaller version and it does me. Its the same LED in both and the only difference is the size of the reflector.

I did a post on them and how to convert one.Here

 

ATB

 

Michael

[ellir0305 9]

i have had a look on tescos website and the only ones i can find use Dcells is this right i remember someone mentioning the AA version due to its lightness. i was thinking of maybe using that ebay one as its cheaper than people have said they paid for the tesco one.

[Guest Scuba1]

i have had a look on tescos website and the only ones i can find use Dcells is this right i remember someone mentioning the AA version due to its lightness. i was thinking of maybe using that ebay one as its cheaper than people have said they paid for the tesco one.

 

The thing is, with the Tesco one you know it works all be it 8 pence more expensive. Just nip down to your local Tesco market and have a look. It'll get you out in the sun if nothing else.

 

ATB

 

Michael

[ellir0305 9]

i have had a look on tescos website and the only ones i can find use Dcells is this right i remember someone mentioning the AA version due to its lightness. i was thinking of maybe using that ebay one as its cheaper than people have said they paid for the tesco one.

 

The thing is, with the Tesco one you know it works all be it 8 pence more expensive. Just nip down to your local Tesco market and have a look. It'll get you out in the sun if nothing else.

 

ATB

 

Michael

 

my nearest largev tesco is 10+ miles away but when im next passing by i will look in

[zac59 0]

Look here Fenix LD20 180 lumens:

 

http://www.fenixtactical.com/fenix-ld20.html

[Richard_J 0]

I just got that tescos double A torch and it seems to be really good, only trouble with it is it appears to be brighter than my £115 surefire torch but that was tested in daylight will have to wait till it gets dark lol

[ellir0305 9]

I just got that tescos double A torch and it seems to be really good, only trouble with it is it appears to be brighter than my £115 surefire torch but that was tested in daylight will have to wait till it gets dark lol

 

does anybody know what lumens output the tesco torch is?

[slyfox-mal 1]

id not worry about lumens mate just takea bit of advice from people who own a tesco cree torch for the money they are the dogs nuts more than bright enough for genral airgun shooting

i have both the aa and the c cell both out perform many dedicated rifle lamps/torches i sold my old logun lamp on ebay and still had money left over after buying both tesco lamps atb mal

[ellir0305 9]

id not worry about lumens mate just takea bit of advice from people who own a tesco cree torch for the money they are the dogs nuts more than bright enough for genral airgun shooting

i have both the aa and the c cell both out perform many dedicated rifle lamps/torches i sold my old logun lamp on ebay and still had money left over after buying both tesco lamps atb mal

 

cheers i think i will, so do they sell them in all the 'big' tesco stores?

 

and whats the best way to fix them to the gun, i have seen deben tracer mounts and a plastic clip and velco strap one?

 

what do you recommend to finish of the budget outfit other than a remote switch

[Richard_J 0]

Just so you know, tested the tesco AA torch against my 6v surefire and 6v digilight combat light and there wasn't much in it, the throw of the beam isn't as tight as the surefire but the brightness is superb and my led surefire is lumens not sure what the tesco one is.

will have to try it against my logun gun lamp, but ive got a feeling that it will be replacing it might even buy another for my other rifle haha.